Pancetta Wrapped Chicken Breasts Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Chicken breasts | 4 , cleaned | |
| Pancetta slices | 8 , thinly sliced | |
| Rosemary sprigs | 8 | |
| Seasoned flour | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (for dredging) | |
| Chopped shallots | 2 | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm), thinly sliced | |
| Olive oil | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Dry white wine | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Chicken stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Freshly squeezed orange juice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (you may use tangerines, navel oranges or blood oranges) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 656 Calories from Fat 311
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35 g53.9%
Saturated Fat 11.4 g57%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 36.1 mg12%
Sodium 798.8 mg33.3%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.92 g3.7%
Sugars 6.6 g
Protein 59 g117.2%
Vitamin A 9.6% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 2.6% Iron 5.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Take the chicken breasts and lay 2 slices of pancetta on each piece. Secure with a toothpick and tuck rosemary sprigs under the pancetta.
2) Plate the pieces on a plate and dredge the chicken in seasoned flour.
3) In a pan saute the chicken with the pancetta side down, in olive oil and a tablespoon of butter.
4) Cook until the pancetta is lightly browned,then transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
Method for making the sauce:
5) In the same saute pan from the chicken, saute shallots and garlic until lightly browned. Add the flour and stir to make a light roux.
6) Immediately add the white wine and let cook for about 5 minutes, then add the chicken stock and the orange juice. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7) Pour the sauce over the chicken
8) Roast the chicken at 350 degrees and check at 15 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the chicken it may take up to 20 to 23 minutes.
SERVING:
9) Serve the chicken with sauteed spinach or broccoli and enjoy!
Editors Review
This recipe for Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken is straightforward yet wonderfully full of flavor. For those whose mouths water at the smell of bacon, try this delicious recipe. Roasted chicken breast wrapped in pancetta and served with a warm orange wine sauce. This chicken recipe is easy and impressive. It's perfect for a dinner party.Chef
